How it works

Sweat is a natural response to any physical activity. The cooling and heat dispersing actions of up to 2.6 million sweat glands in the average human body are essential to help us perform and keep us comfortable. Sweat is natural and odorless but mixed with textiles it creates a moist and warm environment which is ideal for odor causing bacteria to multiply and grow. It is the bad odor released by the bacteria which leads to the reduced self confidence in 90% of us and which causes 30% of us to discard clothes prematurely.

Polygiene prevents the growth of odor-causing bacteria and fungi at the source.

FROM STINKING TO ODOR-FREE

Bacteria

Bacterial growth, not sweat, is responsible for the nasty smell and odor we associate with physical activity as it multiplies in textile and sweaty environments.

Sweat

On its own sweat does not cause odor, but the bacteria growing in your garment can. With over 2 million sweat glands you won’t stop sweating but you can stop any odor developing.

Silver Chloride

Silver salt (silver chloride) is mother natures way of stopping bacterial growth and can be found extensively in soil and water. The silver chloride used in Polygiene comes from recycled silver.

Skin

Polygiene treatment is only active on textiles.

Polygiene Odor Control Technology

Polygiene prevents the growth of odor-causing bacteria at the source. To do this Polygiene uses low concentrations of silver salt (silver chloride), which has antimicrobial properties.

The treatment is applied at the finishing stages of textile production and field and lab tests show a high level of odor control beyond the usual lifespan of a garment.

Polygiene silver salt technology is only active on the textiles itself. Polygiene is not nanosilver.

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Textiles

Polygiene silver salt technology is only active on the textiles itself and with a heritage in the healthcare sector Polygiene has applied its expertise and testing to ensure that there is no affect on the natural bacterial flora of the skin.

Gear Junkie

Polygiene T-Shirt Test

”I’ve been wearing La Sportiva’s Polygiene treated Peak T-Shirt and, judging by my month-long gym bag test, it works. I wore the T-Shirt for 20 hours over two weeks without washing. I tested it on 3-hour runs, spinning, mountain biking, weight lifting, and then I stuffed the shirt in a gym bag next to my funky shoes. The shirt never developed an odor. I was impressed!”

Hands can become very hot and sweaty but gloves are often delicate and need the appropriate washing and care. Polygiene treatment allows gloves to be cared for in the right way and will always be fresh and odor free.

Protective gear may become very hot and sweaty but they are essential for many physical activties. Using helmets with Polygiene treated liners will prolong the life of your helmet and keep it fresh and odor free.

Your home is full of fabrics for everyday living, keep them all fresher for longer with Polygiene.

The Body’s Sweat Zones

Sweat is a natural response to any physical activity. The cooling and heat dispersing actions of up to 2.6 million sweat glands (20% is located on your feet) in the average human body are essential to help us perform and keep us comfortable.

Sweat itself is natural and odorless, but mixed with textiles it creates a moist and warm environment, which is ideal for odor causing bacteria to multiply and grow. The bad odor is released as bacteria break down proteins and fatty acids present in sweat.

Polygiene Fast Facts

Polygiene prevents the growth of odor-causing bacteria and fungi at the source